Exploring the Connection between the Higgs Field and Antimatter Annihilation

In summary, the Higgs field affects both matter and antimatter in the same way, giving them mass through the same mass generation mechanism. This explains why particles and antiparticles annihilate when they meet, as their interaction with the Higgs field is the same. This is necessary for the Lagrangian to be hermitian. The attraction between particles and antiparticles is also a normal interaction.
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Unredeemed
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How would the higgs field affect antimatter as appose to matter. Would it give antimatter mass in the same way as it does to matter, or in a different way? Could this "different way" explain why antiparticles and particles annihilate when they meet?

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Jamie
 
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For starters get two protons together and they will explode also. The reason why antimatter is most talked about in this respect is that the pair doesn't repel instead they attract one another and hence can join the same space more readily.

As for the interaction difference of the Higgs to matter/antimatter. The interaction would be the same. If it were to be different the Higgs would have to react differently for electrons than they do to protons..Which isn't the case.
 
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Hertyque said:
The interaction would be the same. If it were to be different the Higgs would have to react differently for electrons than they do to protons..Which isn't the case.

Why is that?
 
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I am not sure what you mean when you say "If it were to be different...", Hertyque. It seems to me that the higgs field is required to behave the same for all particles and their corresponding antiparticles. If this were not the case the Lagrangian would not be hermitian. Right?
 
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Unredeemed,
the mass generation mechanism is the same for matter and anti-matter. and a this have no relation with the annihilation, which is a 'normal' interaction between particles.Hertyque, are you talking about particle physics ?:confused:
 

What is the Higgs field and how does it relate to the Standard Model of particle physics?

The Higgs field is a proposed field in quantum field theory that is responsible for giving particles their mass. It is a fundamental part of the Standard Model of particle physics, which is a theory that describes the behavior of subatomic particles and their interactions.

What is the significance of the discovery of the Higgs boson in relation to the Higgs field?

The discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 confirmed the existence of the Higgs field and provided evidence for the mechanism by which particles acquire mass. This was a major milestone in particle physics and helped to validate the Standard Model.

What is antimatter and how does it differ from regular matter?

Antimatter is composed of particles that have the same mass as their corresponding particles in regular matter, but with opposite charge. For example, an antiproton has the same mass as a proton but has a negative charge. When matter and antimatter particles come into contact, they annihilate each other, releasing energy in the process.

Can the Higgs field and antimatter be used for practical applications?

The Higgs field and antimatter have potential applications in fields such as energy production and medical imaging, but currently, these technologies are still in the early stages of development. The production of antimatter is also extremely difficult and expensive, making it currently impractical for widespread use.

What are some current research efforts focused on understanding the Higgs field and antimatter?

Scientists are currently conducting experiments and simulations to better understand the properties and behavior of the Higgs field and antimatter. This includes studying the decay of the Higgs boson and searching for deviations from the Standard Model, which could lead to a deeper understanding of these phenomena.

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